# Honda Confirms Moreira for 2027 Factory Team

> Honda names Diogo Moreira as 2027 MotoGP factory rider after Alonso moves to LCR.
- Title: Honda Confirms Moreira for 2027 Factory Team · Autosport
- Summary: Honda names Diogo Moreira as 2027 MotoGP factory rider after Alonso moves to LCR. Honda confirmed Diogo Moreira will join its 2027 factory MotoGP team, while…
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- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/motogp/news/honda-confirms-diogo-moreira-for-factory-team-in-2027-david-alonso-heads-to-lcr/10866409
- Author: Oriol Puigdemont
- Published: 2026-10-20T07:16:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: honda, diogo moreira, moto2, moto3, david alonso, lcr, moto gp, factory team, 2027, sports, cars
## Honda confirms Moreira for 2027 factory team
Honda confirmed Diogo Moreira will join the manufacturer’s factory MotoGP team next season, partnering Fabio Quartararo.
## David Alonso moves to LCR
David Alonso, who agreed a deal with HRC for 2027 promotion, will join LCR after vacating his seat.
## Moreira’s 2026 performance
Reigning Moto2 world champion Moreira sits 15th in overall standings with 74 points, level with Quartararo.
## Alonso’s 2026 standings
Alonso finished fifth in Moto3 standings with 99.5 points behind Manuel Gonzalez after four podiums.
## Honda’s decision rationale
Honda chose Moreira over Alonso due to pressure from Wasserman Group and internal concerns about Alonso’s rookie season.
## Moreira’s team setup
Moreira will work with crew chief Andres Madrid, while Santi Hernandez oversees Alonso’s transition to premier class.
## Key takeaway

Honda confirmed Diogo Moreira will join its 2027 factory MotoGP team, while David Alonso transfers to LCR.